From Monsignor Roger
MESSAGE TO PARISHIONERS ON RESUMPTION OF PUBLIC MASSES
When Governor Murphy issues an executive order allowing places of worship to be open under certain conditions, we want to be prepared to do so. Bishop Sullivan has issued directives to pastors and parishes to prepare us to do so consistently throughout our diocese. I am writing to advise you as to what we may be expected to do when that time comes. While we would all really love it if we could just pick up where we left off when this quarantine time began, we know that cannot be. At least for a period of a few months and maybe longer, until a vaccine is developed and in general use, we will have to act to protect one another from this highly contagious pandemic. I expect that all of us will find it a bit strange and disconcerting as we endeavor to celebrate the Eucharist while preserving healthy protocols. However, I am confident that, together, we shall handle it well and all of us will be the better for our mutual efforts.
FINANCIAL REPORT TO THE PARISHIONERS FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF
Our Stay at Home protocol response to the Coronavirus Pandemic seriously impacts our parish financial situation. Current State of New Jersey restrictions may well extend through the end of May and even into June. These include the inability for large gatherings including Sunday Mass. Since we depend almost exclusively on your offertory donations at Mass for our parish support, this results in a significant drop in anticipated revenue. Many of you have most thoughtfully anticipated this and have continued your online giving or mailed in your Easter and regular Sunday contributions. For this, we are extremely grateful!
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PASTORAL REPORT TO THE PARISHIONERS FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF FOR APRIL 2020
Our current reality of the Coronavirus Pandemic calls us to be creative in caring for the spiritual needs of you, our parish family, and at the same time communicating to you our care and concern. In addition, the everyday operations of the parish need to be addressed on a regular basis. This also involves the financial aspects of the parish and care of the parish physical plant. The following is a report of steps taken in all these areas.
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REMINDER:
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HOUSE OF CHARITY/BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
We are encouraging all parishioners who have not yet donated to make their gifts online, which is the most efficient way for your gift to be processed. You can access the online giving portal by using this link: https://16042.thankyou4caring.org/
Please be sure to designate St. Thomas More as your parish. Our Parish Goal is $120,247.00
Thank you for your generosity to our NEIGHBORS in south Jersey
